murderous

Example Sentences

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The upbeat vibe is markedly different from the apocalyptic, at times murderous, sci-fi of today.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

To be clear, the incident, shown from a couple different angles, does not show murderous intent from the driver.

From Slate • Jan. 7, 2026

The single combat involves swinging a conker -- a hardened horse chestnut -- on a string at your opponent's nut with murderous venom, until one is smashed to pieces.

From Barron's • Oct. 17, 2025

So when Cooper banned PAG, her decision was largely informed by what the Home Office has described as millions of pounds of criminal damage, not an assessment that it was a group of murderous militants.

From BBC • Aug. 13, 2025

I was feeling pretty good about myself, until Luke turned and gave me a murderous look.

From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan